Finance Assistant

Challenger Sports • Lenexa, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Challenger Teamwear is a leader in providing sporting apparel, gear, and equipment for teams, schools, and organizations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional customer service, ensuring every athlete feels part of something special. As a growing organization, we value internal development and offer opportunities for career growth. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable finance professional to support our day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The Finance Assistant plays a key supporting role within the finance team by ensuring financial data is accurate, organized, and flowing properly between departments. This position focuses on transactional processes, reconciliations, and issue resolution, while providing support to the Controller and broader finance function.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or similar role
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with accounting/ERP systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

• Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting support
• Familiarity with accounts receivable or collections processes
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Comfortable working with large data sets
• Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, processing, and account monitoring
• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing and proper documentation
• Support account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as they arise
• Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Process account adjustments (credits/debits) with proper approvals
• Review customer accounts to identify outstanding balances or inconsistencies
• Assist in resolving billing issues, including invoice corrections and returns
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure accurate account information
• Assist in monitoring cash flow and identifying basic trends or irregularities
• Support preparation of routine financial reports and reconciliations
• Help maintain internal dashboards and ensure data accuracy
• Assist with sales tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other compliance tasks
• Follow established procedures to ensure regulatory deadlines are met
• Provide input on process improvements to enhance efficiency

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Life Insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays & Time Off
• A dynamic and growing company that promotes from within, offering long-term career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level